Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness released a statement on Tuesday, Aug. 9, explaining mosquitoes found in a South Louisville location have tested positive for West Nile virus. According to the release, no human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed this year in Louisville. In 2015 there were three human cases. According…
Bonnie Armstrong-Jones is a two-time cancer survivor. When she learned about Bike to Beat Cancer, she thought it was a way for her to give back to people who had helped save her life. Learn more about Bonnie’s journey to become a Bike to Beat Cancer rider.
Just months ago, 13-year-old Reagan Herndon made the Butler Traditional High School junior varsity girls softball team — a feat that brings her one step closer to her dream of playing softball for Western Kentucky University. But it didn’t come without struggles. Years earlier, Reagan feared scoliosis would mean she’d have to say goodbye to…
Norton Healthcare is the first hospital system in the Louisville and Southern Indiana region to make the Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS) system part of a patient’s care plan. This equipment allows Norton Heart & Vascular Institute providers to collect data on a patient’s congestive heart failure faster. The device is in a vest that allows…
Ferenc P. Nagy, M.D., credits his parents for where he is today — a successful vascular surgeon doing a job he loves. They encouraged him to get the education they didn’t have. His father was a toolmaker for Ford and General Motors. His mother was a hairdresser. They viewed education as a way for their…
Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness announced on Friday, Aug. 3, that mosquitoes found in parts of Jefferson County, Kentucky, are carrying West Nile virus. The affected ZIP code areas are 40212, 40213 and 40214. These areas include the Portland neighborhood, the Louisville Zoo and Iroquois Park. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
Stephen B. Self, M.D., says his interest in becoming a surgeon began when he was still in grade school — watching television. Dr. Self was a big fan of the1970s drama “Medical Center,” with actor Chad Everett playing the charismatic Dr. Joe Gannon. “Chad Everett was Mr. Cool. He played a surgeon,” Dr. Self said….
For the second consecutive year, Norton Healthcare will join with other community supporters to hold a health-focused summer event called Unity Jam. The purpose of the event isto increase awareness and promote healthy lifestyles in ZIP codes 40211 and 40212. It will take place Saturday, Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Molly…
How far would you go to help stop cancer? This summer, 90 college-age students have been running 4,000 miles across the country — that’s about 5.6 million steps each — to support cancer programs and resources. On July 24, one group of 19 young runners taking part in the Ulman Cancer Fund’s 4K for Cancer…
Few things are as trusted as a doctor’s recommendation — which is why being named a Top Surgeon from fellow doctors is so meaningful. Louisville Magazine publishes the list annually. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group surgeons who topped this year’s list, congratulations from your colleagues and friends at Norton Healthcare. APPENDECTOMY…
Alan Alda recently revealed that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease. The “M.A.S.H.” star appeared on “CBS This Morning” and shared that he was diagnosed three years ago. Parkinson’s disease is an incurable movement disorder that worsens over time. Symptoms include tremors of the hands, arms, legs and face; stiffness in the limbs; slowed movement; and…
A recent debate about feeding infants solid food before 6 months of age has become a point of conversation among new mothers. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, mothers should exclusively breastfeed for the first four to six months, however a recent study has questioned whether starting solid food earlier leads to better sleep….
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